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Seton Hall University

37th Annual Many Are One
Friday, June 7, 2024

Governor Westin Morris
2 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07096

6 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
11 p.m. Event Concludes

Register to Attend

Governor's Ballroom

We cordially invite you to the 37th Annual Many Are One Alumni Awards Gala. Alumni, parents, and supporters of Seton Hall are invited to recognize and celebrate our
2024 Most Distinguished Alumnus, Bryan Jakovcic ’09.

Tied together by a common bond, Many Are One is the only event at which all of Seton Hall comes together as one to celebrate Seton Hall. Through it, alumni, faculty, administrators, students and friends gather to share the special link that unites them all - their devotion to Seton Hall.

Please join us for an evening of celebration and supporting the Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, and Excellence (RISE) Program that directly impacts current students at this annual event. 

For more information, please contact Shannon Roth, Associate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement at [email protected] or 973-378-9849.

Bryan Jakovcic '09

Most Distinguished Alumnus
Bryan Jakovcic '09
President and Founder of Fusion Health

The eldest son of parents who immigrated from the former Yugoslavian state of Croatia, Bryan was inspired by his father who built a successful Logistics business in the United States and lived the American Dream. From his early days in grammar school, Bryan has always been innovative and business-oriented.

Read more about Bryan.

 Carina Castagna

Young Alumna Award
Carina Castagna ’21/M.P.A. ’22
Founder, Pesto Joe

Seton Hall alumni are tenacious, finding opportunity in ways that showcase just how unique they are, and that holds true for Carina Castagna ’21/M.P.A. ’22 who, with both grit and grace, found a way to turn her father’s loving memory into a rising legacy with her business, Pesto Joe, in West Milford, NJ.

Read more about Carina.

Naima Ricks

Alumni Impact Award
Naima K. Ricks, M.A.E. ’13/Ph.D. ’22
Executive Director, After-School All-Stars - New Jersey

Educational advocacy, community leadership and public service are the pillars that characterize the legacy that Naima K. Ricks, M.A.E. ’13/Ph.D. ’22, is building with the work that she is doing today.

Read more about Naima.

Many Are One Logo

Support the Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, and Excellence (RISE) Program

Proceeds raised from the gala support the Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, and Excellence (RISE) Program. RISE assists low-income, first-generation, or students with disabilities to persist and graduate from Seton Hall University. RISE is designed to empower students to achieve and maintain academic excellence and college success. Students accepted into the RISE Program receive a systematic, interactive, and comprehensive plan that allows for academic, professional and social support, including tutoring and coaching, personal, financial, mentoring, and career counseling and planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay for a ticket the evening of the event? 
We encourage you to purchase your seat/s prior to the event. 

Can I purchase a table without knowing the names of my guests? 
Yes. All guest names must be submitted by June 1, 2024 to Shannon Roth, [email protected] to ensure entry. 

Will I receive my tickets in the mail? 
No, we do not issue printed tickets.  You will receive a confirmation email upon registering online. Your name, and the names of your guests are listed on our registration form. You simply check in upon arrival and give them your name/s.

If one of my guests is unable to attend, can I invite someone else at the last minute? 
Yes, you can invite someone other than your original guest.  Please contact Shannon Roth, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can accommodate your request.

What is the attire?
Formal Attire – sits between cocktail and black tie, slightly more elevated than cocktail attire and less dressy than black tie. 

What is the address of the venue? 
The Westin Governor Morris
2 Whippany Road 
Morristown, NJ 07960

72177720311855092186

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